A magnificent birthday

Thanks to many, many friends and family, yesterday (my 21st birthday), was fabulous! Thank you all! I am truly blessed :).

In case you're wondering what a Greek birthday might be like, you'll have to look elsewhere. We're still Americans. Buuut, if you want to know specifically what made my birthday in Greece so wonderful, here's a rundown:

It all started Friday night, three days before my actual birthday, when we had a bonfire on the beach. I thought that was great, and was even presented with a box of local pastries *delicious!*, but we were not done celebrating. Saturday we went dancing, and then yesterday (Monday), was just great all around. I got a wake-up call from Justin :), then we had a group workout led by the wonderfully energetic wife of the program director, then I went home and opened a card and chocolate from my family... all perfect. After lunch, chocolate, and drawing a bit, we went shoe shopping. Unfortunately or Fortunately, I didn't buy any shoes, but it was fun anyways. We went on to buy tickets for spring break (Rome here I come!), and then went back to the apartments and play an impromptu game of spoons that grew to ten people. Dinner time was fast approaching, so we hit the butcher's and grilled. MMMM.

Much to my surprise, as we were just finishing up, a group of the guys came in, arranged themselves, and broke into song: the classic, I Get a Kick Out of You! The term singing is applied loosely here, but the guys even had a bit of choreography, so they get major kudos :). I guess I shouldn't have been too surprised, because they sang to Emily a week ago, but still, it was awesome. After the fantastic musical interlude, Katie popped out with a cake! Wow! They had been so, super sneaky about the whole thing! That bakery is about my favorite food place in the whole world, right now.

To finish up the evening, we did the one thing I thought we would do for my birthday: went out for ice cream. The Premier Restaurant, hoity toity cafe extraordinare, makes exquisite creations. Korrin and I shared a piece (yes piece, like art) that came in half of a pineapple, had four flavors of icecream, whipped cream, strawberries, and a razzle dazzle decoration.

Beautiful.

And now, off for more adventures! Or a nap. Teehee.

Love to all!